Shipboard Safety Officer Training
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Target group
Seafarers who are about to, or are already, serving as either safety representatives or shipboard safety officers.
The Shipboard Safety Officer course has been designed with a view of training the designated safety officer in understanding the importance of running a safer and cleaner ship thus spreading safety awareness amongst fellow seafarers.
Objectives of the course
Have the knowledge of the general dangers involved in shipboard operations;
Understand the role of a safety officer;
Understand the importance of identifying general hazards and spreading safety awareness;
Carry out Risk assessment;
Carry out accident investigations and root cause analysis;
Handle stress and fatigue and understand its implications to accidents;
Understand the importance of reporting near misses and accidents;
Handle internal and external safety audits.
Course contents
Brief introduction to ISM Code;
Introduction to Health and Safety legislations;
Responsibilities and duties of the Shipboard Safety Officer;
Risk management and Risk assessment;
Shipboard Safety Committee. Roles of Safety Committee members. Safety meetings;
Undergoing Audits;
Safety Management System (SMS). Record keeping;
Human factor. Safe work practices;
Accident / Incident theory. Accident / Incident investigation. Root cause analysis;
Reporting accidents, incidents, near misses. Maintaining an Accident prevention Log;
Creating a Safety Culture through teamwork;
Handling Stress and Fatigue and its impact on safety;
Case Studies and lessons learnt;
Assessment and Discussion.
Training approaches and equipment
Theoretical lessons are given using PowerPoint presentations, for practical exercises participants can be placed into groups of two or four people.
Entry requirements
Passport
Duration of the training course
2 working days (13 hours)
Location
Online
Price
220 EUR
Certificate validity
Unlimited
Training Provider
Novikontas Training Center, Latvia